Three Kingdoms New Malaysia Super League

Chapter 758
"Let Ma Jiajun serve as a caravan guard, such an idea, thank you you dare to think..." Ma Chao couldn't help but rubbed his temples again, and said with a wry smile: "This is not in line with the ancestral system. If I make this proposal tomorrow If you take it out, I'm afraid it will attract another round of scolding from the court."

When Guan Shanxue heard what Ma Chao said, he was also shocked.However, Yu Pan didn't seem to care about it, and said, "My lord, this proposal is just a preliminary case made by me and Lao Guan. But it is immeasurable. The two mistresses..."

When Yu Pan mentioned Fushou and Liu Yue, he subconsciously glanced at them.And Liu Yue, as the coordinator, was duty-bound to say: "Husband, as Yu Pan said, this is only a preliminary case. In fact, these two people want to directly use the current prestige of the Ma family to completely open up the market in the Western Regions." !"

Although Ma Chao is not an expert in business, but in his previous life, he really knew the wealth of a 'local tyrant', and thus he understood the horror of business better than the ancients.At this moment, Liu Yue said that using the Ma family as a guide to connect the great Han and the Western Regions into a huge chain of interests, he suddenly saw the huge business opportunities hidden in it, and couldn't help but become interested, and encouraged Liu Yue: " Go on."

At this time, Liu Yue, to be honest, was also struggling in her heart: on the one hand, she was the top ruler among scholars, farmers, businessmen, and naturally she did not want merchants to break this ranking.But on the other hand, as the daughter-in-law of the Ma family, she couldn't help but be attracted by this huge benefit...

The ranking of 'scholars, farmers, businessmen, and businessmen' first came from the Spring and Autumn Period's "Guan Zi", which said: "Scholars, farmers, businessmen, businessmen and four people are the stones of the country."This ranking is arranged by the ancients in order of their contribution to society.

Why is the scholar ranked first?Learning is valuable than anything else.Establish virtue in the heart, make meritorious deeds to the world, promulgate virtue in words, and benefit future generations.

Why is agriculture ranked second?Cang is honest and knows etiquette, and the people regard food as their heaven.In the ancient agricultural society, this ranking is understandable.

Work is the third, because "workers must first sharpen their tools if they want to be good at their work." The ancients realized very early that with the help of tools, labor efficiency can be improved.

And the business at the bottom of the list is because the ancients believed that business is only about exchanging what is needed, and it must rely on others to be able to do it.Moreover, only a small number of people can participate in business. If everyone goes into business and relies on others, there will be no one in the world to rely on.Therefore, the status of merchants is at the bottom, which means neither prohibiting nor advocating.

But Ma Chao knew clearly that in the economic society, although the ranking of "scholars, farmers, businessmen" has not been completely overturned, it will never be as contemptuous and harsh on merchants as it was in ancient times.Even, many unsatisfactory students are particularly envious of the "local tyrants" who hate business... This change has to make Ma Chao sigh.

But now, where to stand and what to say.Although Ma Chao genuinely disapproved of the feudal stereotype of 'scholars, peasants, businessmen', but when it came to shaking the thinking of the ancients in the Han Dynasty at this time, Ma Chao inevitably felt a little embarrassed.After all, during this period of time, there were too many scenes of spitting, stomping and shouting in Deyang Hall. Ma Chao really felt physically and mentally exhausted from dealing with those educated hooligans...

But at this time, Fu Shou, who usually seldom speaks, stepped forward slightly, and said, "Husband, there is a saying in the Spring and Autumn Period of the Lu family: Shanghu violated the laws of the previous kings because they were unobtainable. We are wholeheartedly for the Ma family. Dedicated to the common people, doing things that benefit the country and the people, the ancestral system is not something that cannot be changed. Emperor Xiaowu deposes hundreds of schools, only respects Confucianism, changes the ancestral system of my great man who does not honor the virtuous and makes the people not fight, and the world will change. Talented people are prepared. If everyone dare not touch the ancestral system, the world will not know what it will be like."

Having said that, Fu Shou looked a little nervous.Because although Fushou is also a member of the royal family, she was also born in a wealthy merchant family.Fortunately, after seeing Ma Chao's gentle and encouraging eyes, she was able to have the courage to continue: "Besides, this proposal is only a preliminary proposal, and we don't have to go to the point that sister Yue proposed. And, also It cannot be done at all, it needs at least hundreds of years of subtle influence..."

"That's right!" After hearing Fu Shou's words, Ma Chao couldn't help but sigh that Fu Shou was indeed a virtuous empress of the Han Dynasty. He was usually silent, but at critical moments, he was very assertive and had a strong view of the overall situation.From this, Ma Chao said: "There are no businessmen in the world who do not seek profit. For profit, they can disregard their lives and the overall situation. This is the nature of businessmen, and it is difficult to stop. After the Han and Qiang Wars, Xinping and Beidi counties were advantageous. In one year, merchants from various prefectures set up large markets on flat ground, and the daily import and export of goods amounted to [-]. The Qiang people were born in the grasslands, where did they come from the scimitars in their hands, where did their sharp bows and arrows come from, and how could they have such superb forging technology Didn’t those merchants from the Western Regions smuggle them in? The word “profit” is important, and the merchants don’t care about anything. Therefore, regarding the proposal of Laoguan, we will put aside its influence, and only focus on the interests of the Ma family and the common people, and wait and see. Change for the better."

"In this way, my lord agrees to this proposal?" Guan Shanxue couldn't help but stepped forward to confirm after hearing Ma Chao let go.

"Well, I agree." Ma Chao waved his hand, looked at these people, and said, "However, tomorrow you have to enter the Deyang Palace with me and quarrel with those civil and military officials. I don't believe it. family, for the sake of the people of Dahan, I can’t even let go of a little bit of face!”

Speaking of this, Ma Chao couldn't help laughing, and said again: "However, don't worry, although they are sharp-tongued, there are many traitors among them. At least, I can think that Meng Da, the head of the household department, is absolutely It's on our side..."

"What my husband said is right. The benefits brought by the Ma family's business have already made Meng Shilang smile..." Hearing that Ma Chao had made a decision in his heart, Liu Yue's heart was immediately relieved: she is a smart woman, I know that my most fundamental principle is to firmly support my husband!

"However, this bill really needs to be changed." Ma Chao saw that everyone was full of confidence, so he couldn't help reminding him slightly: "This bill smells like money, and every word is inseparable from the word 'benefit'. If you go to the court, it will be strange if you don't get refuted by those scholar-bureaucrats."

"Why don't we start with this wool purchase?" Li Zihao is a quick-witted master who can connect everything and make a fortune after seeing business opportunities: "My lord, we don't need to buy wool this time. Funded by the Ma family. This business opportunity is huge, as long as the prestige of the Ma family means buying a large number of sweaters in foreign regions. Rich merchants in various prefectures are allowed to raise funds to sign up, receive posts to set up factories, and recruit craftsmen. The Ma family will provide looms and technology. It can be produced in the city, or finished products can be shipped from various places. My Ma family will send troops to the Western Regions, and merchants can go with the team. The upfront expenses will be paid by them in advance, and the money and silk will be exchanged there, and both parties will jointly benefit. The chicken and the egg."

"Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!" Ma Chao clapped his hands and laughed. Although Li Zihao's words were still for business interests, Ma Chao understood. Li Zihao cleverly referred to the phrase "the pursuit of profit by the Ma family" to the phrase "friendship between the Han and the Hungarians and the Western Regions". level.Can't help but happily concluded: "That's right, the Ma family lures them for profit, and I'm not afraid that businessmen from all over the world will not gather in Chang'an. At the same time, it also strengthens the relationship between the Ma family and the merchants in the Han states, the Huns, and the Western Regions. What's even more rare is that you Li Zihao When it comes to 'investment attraction', it can be said to be a clever plan to kill three birds with one stone!"

"Husband, in fact, apart from sweaters, organizing a business group is also profitable. Since the Ma family army is dispatched, it is better to go with more people than to go with fewer people. Therefore, any caravan that is willing to go with the group, no matter what they sell, If you pay [-] yuan, you can accompany ten people in the group and carry a hundred loads of goods. This is just the cost of joining the business group, which is quite considerable." Fu Shou has been familiar with it since childhood, and his business vision is no worse than that of these old people who roll in shopping malls. The fritters were poor.

Ma Chao, on the other hand, seemed to see a golden road beckoning to him, and was very excited.Looking up, Guan Shanxue had already taken the proposal in his hand and rushed out.

"Old Guan, what are you doing?" Ma Chao shouted upon seeing this.

"My lord, forgive me, this subordinate will revise the proposal!" Guan Shanxue replied without turning back.

"Who do you ask to modify?"

"Money can turn ghosts around! My lord's words, I have taken to heart. I don't believe that there are so many foxes in the Ma family who don't eat other people's fireworks..."

When everyone heard Guan Shanxue's words, they couldn't help but shook their heads and smiled wryly: This Guan Shanxue, I didn't expect him to be so quick-tempered!

(End of this chapter)